Merino Farm Experience
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Our Merino Farm Experience allows you to enjoy a slice of kiwi (New Zealand) rural life.
Be guided by the family owners and operators on the property since 1884.
See the sheep and sometimes our cattle roaming the fields.
Visit our woolshed and learn more about how we shear our sheep, Touch the super fine wool and see what the product gets made into.
Travel to the top of the farm for panoramic views of the southern alps and rivers.
Visit our house gardens, both Flowers and vegetables.
Meet our working dogs and pet sheep. Feed our friendly sheep, touch their wool and grab a selfie!
Private tours can be arranged by request.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hurunui Hills - Merino Farm Experiences
Scotty, Terry or Maria will meet you and begin the tour. In this order The tour includes: Field views of animals. Woolshed experience to touch and learn about our wool. Hill top views. Meet our working dogs. Flower and vegetable garden walk. Meet our pet sheep, feed them & take pictures
What‘s Included
Merino Experience and on farm transport
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Merino Farm Experience
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing, authentic activity with generous hosts!
D2506NYlucye,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved this authentic merino sheep farming experience! Our hosts Terry & Marie were incredibly welcoming, sharing their livelihood & home with us. We saw their working dogs herd the sheep, learnt how the sheep are sheered and the wool graded / processed. Afternoon treats of home grown fruit and veg enjoyed in their garden. What really came through was their genuine passion for animal welfare and longevity of farming on the land. Highly recommend supporting this family run farm!
Highly recommend!
Tourist28940298448,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with down to earth people!
Highly recommend
Gina W,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a lovely farm, Scotty was engaging and informative. The tour was interesting and educational - we’re glad we went!
Great experience
263theat,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience visiting the merino farm. There were only two of us on the tour, which made it feel very personal and relaxed. Our guide, Maria, who lives on the farm, was incredibly kind, welcoming and shared great insight into how the family-run farm operates. We saw several areas of the farm with a wonderful view, watch their dog Rose skillfully bring in the sheep, and learn about the production process through an informative video, their stories and seeing it. And we even got the chance to pet some of the sheep and feel their wool. Maria and her husband were both very hospitable and made us feel truly welcome. It was an authentic, informative, and memorable experience, and one we will definitely remember. We highly recommend a visit to anyone interested in farming, merino wool, or a genuine local experience.
Holy sheep!
sandysH2009WC,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is very fun and informative tour of a working sheep farm that also includes incredible views of the beautiful surrounding area. Would recommend!
“Hands-On with Heritage: A Real Slice of Kiwi Farm Life”
U499QUmichaelc,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today’s sheep farm tour was one of the most memorable experiences of our New Zealand holiday. From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in authentic farm life on a sheep and cattle farm that’s been in the same family since 1884. Maria, our guide and a resident of the farm, shared her deep knowledge and passion with us firsthand. Watching the working dogs in action and bottle-feeding a young lamb were absolute highlights. We gained a whole new appreciation for merino wool after seeing the entire process—from shearing to shipping to the garment makers. This wasn’t just a tour—it was a window into a way of life, rich with tradition and care. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to connect with the land, the animals, and the people who make New Zealand so special.
From NZ$95.00
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